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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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